No More Waiting, She Chooses Love

Chapter 168



"Okay," I nodded at Jacqueline, "Jacqueline, we're heading out now."

Jacqueline seemed to notice my unease as well. She glanced upstairs, probably curious about what I had discussed with Mr. Wagner, but she didn't hold us back. "Take care on your way," she said.

As Ernest and I left and got into the car, I was about to start the engine when he stopped me. "What's wrong?"

"It's nothing, just brought up my parents," I didn't hide anything from Ernest.

"Did you ask about their accident?" Ernest guessed immediately.

I couldn't help but let out a sarcastic laugh. "Influenced by you, I wanted some clarity."

"And?" he pressed on.

Thinking back to Herschel's words, I started the car and hit the gas, giving Ernest his answer. "Just an accident."

As we drove away from the Wagner residence, I added, "There was an official investigation at the scene."

city was alive with lights and bustling activity, especially near the pedestrian street, where traffic

silence while

"No," Ernest replied honestly.

looked at him. "You've had a long day. Let me treat you to

"Okay," he didn't refuse.

I pointed authoritatively, "Tonight, all the delicacies here

speaking than I felt a bump, sending me staggering to

steadied myself, Ernest was right in

And with Ernest's face so close to mine, our noses touching and lips merely a breath away, neither of us

street, this little screw-up obviously turned into a show

were gasping

child chimed in

Amidst the growing crowd's

my face turned

to push

but couldn't.

was holding me

let go; instead,

in my ear,

shy,